Expanding Microsoft Sets Retail Sights on China

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) says it is planning further expansion and development of its retail stores throughout 2013 and beyond, including its first store in China.

Including its temporary speciality stores, the worldwide leader in software and services has 75 outlets. Microsoft’s chief operating officer, Kevin Turner, said at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference on Wednesday that the company plans to establish at least 101 stores by “this time next year.”